Europe's leading scientific federation for pain management and research
The home of pain management and research in Europe - for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Our work
From scientific congresses to professional education and European policy - here is how EFIC advances pain management and medicine.
EFIC Congress 2027
Pain in Europe XV takes place in Glasgow, 21-23 April 2027. Europe's premier scientific congress on pain management and research.
Submit a workshopEFIC Academy
Online education in pain science and treatment for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals across Europe.
Become a memberEFIC Pain Exams
European professional diplomas in pain medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and psychology - setting the standard for pain expertise.
Take the EDPM, EDPP or EDPNEuropean Pain Forum
Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, and pain specialists to drive change in European pain policy.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Submit your Abstract to #EFIC2025
Abstract submission for #EFIC2025 is now OPEN and we encourage all researchers across all disciplines to submit their work. If you are wondering why you should consider doing so, keep reading and find five compelling reasons why you should seize this professional...
Remembering Prof. Manfred Zimmermann
Manfred Zimmerman, co-founder of EFIC and its second President (1996-99), passed away in May 2024. He was 90 years old. Those lucky enough to have known him personally will remember his fabulous energy, his dry sense of humour, the dread of going for a drive with him...
Cancer-Related Pain: European Week Against Cancer 2024
The European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) is an annual event from 25 to 31 May to raise the awareness of all Europeans towards cancer and take action against it. It is an occasion to learn more about policy and research on cancer, what is key in its prevention, and the...